Atty. John Patrick Darling

Atty. John Patrick Darling

John Patrick Darling is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. John received a B.S. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Arlington Arlington 29 Years Experience 29 year
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About John Patrick Darling at a glance

John Patrick Darling is a Staff Attorney based in Arlington, Virginia, practicing at Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2003), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (2005). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1997) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.S., 1989). Active member of Bar Association of the District of Columbia Virginia State Bar American Intellectual Property Law Association Northern Virginia Patent Lawyers Club. Serves clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Patrick Darling is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • John received a B.S. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at Nixon & Vanderhye P.C. in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Darling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Darling handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John Patrick Darling's law office located?
John Patrick Darling's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. The firm is Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Darling handle?
John Patrick Darling focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Patrick Darling practiced law?
John Patrick Darling has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John Patrick Darling go to law school?
John Patrick Darling earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1997
B.S.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 2005

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